CensusAtlas

Postcode · Area profile

2262, NSW

34 km²

Open map →
📍 2262, NSW, Postcode

Demographics & Identity

Total population21,411▲ +6.3%since 2011Median age39 yrs▲ +2.6%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population8.7%People aged 65 and over19.6%Children under 1519.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–4761761

Age structure

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 25%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)24.8%
Young adults (25–44)24.2%
Children (0–14)19.6%
Seniors (65+)19.6%
Youth (15–24)11.8%

Marital status

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Married at 39%, followed by Never married (38%) and Divorced (12%).

  • Married39%
  • Never married38%
  • Divorced12%
  • Widowed6%
  • Separated5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Australia at 93%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (2%).

Australia84.6%
England3.2%
New Zealand1.5%
Philippines0.6%
Italy0.3%
South Africa0.2%
India0.2%
China0.1%
Vietnam0.1%
Nepal0.0%

Language

People using another language at home3.6%

Language used at home

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is English only at 99%, followed by Italian (0%) and Tagalog (0%).

English only91.1%
Italian0.3%
Tagalog0.2%
Arabic0.1%
Greek0.1%
Mandarin0.1%
Vietnamese0.1%
Cantonese0.1%
Punjabi0.0%
Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion41.7%

Religious affiliation

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Christianity at 54%, followed by No religion (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

  • Christianity54%
  • No religion44%
  • Buddhism1%
  • Other religions1%
  • Islam0%
  • Hinduism0%
  • Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1234.5%

Highest year of school

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Year 10 at 38%, followed by Year 12 (37%) and Year 9 or below (16%).

Year 1035.6%
Year 1234.5%
Year 9 or below15.1%
Year 118.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$657▲ +49.7%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$1,350▲ +52.9%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$1,596▲ +52.3%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week5.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week11.1%

Household income distribution

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (33%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49932.5%
$1,500–$2,99930.4%
Under $65019.1%
$3,000–$3,9997.1%
$4,000 or more4.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.3%People with a mental health condition13.3%People needing help with daily activities8.1%

Long-term health conditions reported

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Arthritis (19%) and Asthma (17%).

Mental health13.3%
Arthritis13.1%
Asthma11.3%
Other condition9.5%
Diabetes6.9%
Heart disease5.1%
Lung condition3.5%
Cancer3.4%
Stroke1.4%
Dementia0.7%

Community Participation

Volunteers8.1%People providing unpaid care13.2%People caring for children unpaid26.7%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5▼ -3.8%since 2011One-parent families23.2%

Family composition

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Couples with children at 49%, followed by Couples without children (26%) and One-parent families (23%).

  • Couples with children49%
  • Couples without children26%
  • One-parent families23%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$385▲ +48.1%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,733▲ +5.0%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting27.1%Homes owned outright34.7%Separate (detached) houses94.0%

How homes are owned or rented

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 36%, followed by Owned outright (35%) and Rented (28%).

  • Owned with a mortgage36%
  • Owned outright35%
  • Rented28%
  • Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Separate house at 94%, followed by Flat or apartment (2%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (2%).

  • Separate house94%
  • Flat or apartment2%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached2%
  • Other dwelling1%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years37.3%

How people get to work

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Car (driver) at 73%, followed by Worked at home (20%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)58.0%
Worked at home15.8%
Car (passenger)3.8%
Walked0.7%
Bus0.5%
Train0.3%
Bicycle0.1%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate6.0%Labour-force participation53.8%Employed full-time51.4%

Industries people work in

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 19%, followed by Construction (14%) and Retail trade (14%).

Health care & social assistance18.0%
Construction13.1%
Retail trade12.9%
Manufacturing7.4%
Accommodation & food6.5%
Education & training6.5%
Public administration & safety5.2%
Transport & warehousing5.1%
Other services4.2%
Administrative & support3.3%

Occupations people work in

In 2262, NSW, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 17%, followed by Community & personal service (16%) and Labourers (14%).

Technicians & trades16.3%
Community & personal service15.3%
Labourers13.6%
Clerical & administrative12.3%
Professionals11.9%
Sales workers10.5%
Machinery operators & drivers9.6%
Managers8.7%

Areas within 2262, NSW

Blue Haven - San RemoBudgewoi - Buff Point - Halekulani

Nearby areas

2263, NSW2264, NSW2281, NSW2267, NSW2283, NSW2265, NSW2261, NSW2259, NSW